AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREAM.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
cannot
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From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
daisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
DREAMnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A DREAM.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
halfsheet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
InvitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
Polwarth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
Wingfold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Invited to ascend, Wingfold followed Rachel to her uncle’s room, and there, whether guided by her or not, the conversation presently took such a turn that at length, of his own motion, Polwarth offered to read his verses.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Nor one poor ragged daisy can I fashion-- I do not make the words of this my limping passion.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading From the drawer of his table he took a scratched and scored halfsheet, and--not in the most melodious of voices, yet in one whose harshness and weakness could not cover a certain refinement of spiritual tenderness--read as follows:
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Lord, hear my discontent: All blank I stand, A mirror polished by thy hand; Thy sun’s beams flash and flame from me-- I cannot help it: here I stand, there he; To one of them I cannot say-- Go, and on yonder water play.
